1962 Canadian Sunset
By: Jens Kaj Dineses
Date: 1962 (original painting)
Dimensions: 17 x 23 inches (43 x 58.5 cm)
This is a lithograph print of an oil painting by J.K. Dinesen, produced for the Seattle World's Fair. Otherwise known as the Century 21 Exposition, the world's fair ran from April 21 - October, 21 of 1962 where it featured the construction of the iconic Space Needle, Alweg monorail, several sports stadiums and performing arts buildings.
The print was described as follows in the official catalogue for the art of J.K. Dinesen at the Seattle World's Fair.
"The painting of a far-flung sky, enhanced by the sun's dying flames, symbolizes many spectacular sunsets from the Pacific to the Great Lakes to Nova Scotia that have inspired Denisen's brush."
Jens Kaj Dinesen: Born in Denmark, in 1915, J. K. Dinesen loved to draw the images of the Sea. Eventually moving to Canada, he continued his work as an artist with larger paintings. By 1954, his complete mastery had been recognized, and he exhibited a large collection of oils at the Pacific National Exhibition. Best known for his surreal-like landscape oil paintings, his work was also on exhibition at the 1962 World's Fair, Seattle, Washington.
Condition: This fine art lithograph print is in A condition, with no tears, bends, holes, or discoloration. Some corners may be slightly bumped, otherwise this print is in like-new condition after being stored for about 50 years.
Inventory #91014
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